The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced that no military personnel will be stationed at any polling station during the 2024 general elections.
GAF said that the military will only be deployed on the back of a formal request from the Ghana Police Service for additional security reinforcements.
In a statement, GAF said "As part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining national security and peace during this critical democratic exercise, GAF wishes to reiterate that no military personnel will be stationed at any polling station.
GAF's presence will be limited to standby support, with the primary responsibility for election security remaining with the Ghana Police Service (GPS). "The military will only be deployed upon request by the GPS.
